During your college days and experiences, it is important to find a church in your college town. And you might be thinking, “I have a home church. It’s fine, that’s enough.” But unless you are going to go home each and every single weekend (which I don’t recommend. Even as a freshman.), you are going to have a lot of lost time that can be spent worshipping our God. In all honesty, I do not know where I’d be without my college town church.

My College Church has:

1. Been there for me ALWAYS.

They have always been there supporting me by prayer and have helped me get through some times where otherwise I would have alone. They have encouraged me, been there when I just need a hug, they have been there with laughs, and memories that I hold onto. And they have been there to call me out when I need it.

2. Helped introduce me to MORE people than I can count.

They have introduced me to literally more people than I can count (I am seriously not kidding). Because of my college church, I have a mentor and many different friends. I am always excited to see who else I can meet because of them.

3. Given me VOLUNTEER Opportunities.

College is a time where volunteering just seems easier. It gives us a chance to give back to our communities. It’s given me a chance to help the kiddos (and trust me, the kiddos really do love the college students).

4. Introduced me to a CAMPUS organization.

Being a part of a campus organization helps introduce you to similar minded people. And it also gets you involved, which can help get your parents to quit calling you telling you that you need to get involved. It’s a win win situation no matter how you look at it.

5. HELPED me find a Bible study.

I had never done a Bible study before college. Not even in my home church growing up. Now, I’m not only in one Bible study, but two! I attend one through my church family and one through my campus organization. And I’ve never felt better. It’s given me friends, a prayer team, and people to hold me accountable.

6. Gotten me INVOLVED.

It has gotten me involved in church and on campus. Both are something important. Since finding my college church, I am now a Sunday school volunteer, a VBS craft helper, a barista, and an organization officer.

7. Helped me DISCOVER a FAMILY!

I have found the people who are a text away when I’m struggling. I have found a group of people to celebrate the holidays with when I can’t go home to celebrate with my own family. I have found people who want to celebrate my birthday with me and make it bigger than I can imagine. I have found people who are willing to pray for me, and encourage me. I have found people that ultimately care about the Gospel and God's wonderful people!